CHANEL J12 Link removal question URGENT

[horologik]

Hi all,
I urgently need you help on this. I have just received my J12 from Hont. AGAIN, perfect transaction!!
BUT, I have never seen that type of links. Does anyone know how to change the links?
Is it push pins?
Thanks

 

[seanf]

My recollection is that the J12 just uses standard push pins. I've never heard of anyone having problems with them.

 

[z9opw3zj]

Is it push pins?

Hi Horologik,

I was wondering the same thing when I received the J12 for the missus.

It uses push-pins with somekind of tube-cap on it (sorry, don't know the word), see here:

I just used my tool, the 'needle' fits into the cap, then you just turn and push the pin out, the cap remains on the needle of the tool:

Hope this helps!

 

[Saint]

This is frustrating. I went through two of my push pin tools and both of them broke when trying to alter the link. I don't know if it's just cheap or if the needle does not fit in the rivet. Are the pins that are being used standard size?

 

[relayman]

This is frustrating. I went through two of my push pin tools and both of them broke when trying to alter the link. I don't know if it's just cheap or if the needle does not fit in the rivet. Are the pins that are being used standard size?

Gee Saint, I used my pin pusher as Patrick has shown and the pins came right out.

 

[Saint]

Either I'll get replacement needles, if I can find any on eBay or just hop over to Tourneau.

 

[angelnoel0217]

J12 Recommendation..

Can any of you let me know who you purchased your J12's from? Would appreciate a recommendation. Thanks all...

 

[mothroth]

Hey @angelnoel0217 - I just got a nice J12 from Trevor at Trevortime. Only about $100 and super fast delivery.

Now I need to adjust the strap and take a few links out. As a total novice - the ends of the pins look like allen key shape... are they pins (ie I need to push them with a pin remover) or are they allen keys and they need unscrewing..?

help?

thanks!

 

[anon4088]

J12 Links

I lost the top of the J12 push pin and need to add a link. Anyone know where to get a replacement?

 

[lilmiss]

Does anybody else have a problem of the watch squaring off? I had a few links taken out and it's not completely oval on my wrist like some people's watch hmm..